Solving 1-Step Equations Math Scavenger Hunt
One-step equations with all four operations, including negative numbers, fill 26 cards in a riddle scavenger hunt: solve for x, record the letter, then find the card that starts with that answer.

- Grades
- Grades 4–6, Elementary, Middle School
- File type
- Preparation
- Print ready
- Subject
- Math, Algebra
- Topic
- 1-step equations, algebra
- Resource types
- Activities
- Preparation
- Print ready
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What's inside this resource
This is a Math Scavenger Hunt: Solving 1-Step Equations that will challenge your math students in a fun way.
There are 26 cards printed 2 per page.
The letters on each card will spell out the answer to a riddle.
A recording sheet is included for students to write their answers
An answer key is included.
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Teaching tips & learning objectives
Learning objectives
- Solve one-step equations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including negative values
Skills covered
- Isolating the variable — undoing a single operation in equations such as x + n, nx and x/n
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Concepts & topics
Core concepts
- One-step equations
- Variables
- Negative numbers
- Integer operations
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